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Reading the Room

From kiss-cam wins to ad fails. Proof you should never miss the opportunity of a good crisis (just not the self-inflicted kind).

Eyes, Lips, Face and Sports

Culture is driving a boom in female sports fandom. I explore how authentic brands like e.l.f. are winning with this new, powerful audience.

From Mobland to Brandland

Guy Ritchie's unique style, built on sharp dialogue and visuals, is a brand blueprint. Discover your "Ritchie clues" to define your genre.

Policy with Purpose

AXA won Cannes by linking purpose & product (home insurance + domestic violence). Purpose builds loyalty; 74% expect brands to aid well-being.

The AI-Powered Enterprise

The future is here! Explore AI's power to transform enterprise operations via enhanced conversations, visual intelligence, & agent-led delegation.

The AI-Powered Brand

AI gives brands superpowers to understand, create, and act. But in the end, the most powerful brands will be the most human.

The AI-Powered Consumer

Consumers have AI superpowers! They search with conversations, their eyes & can even delegate tasks. This week, we unpack Part 1. #SippingAndBranding

Healthy Paranoia

The secret to brand building? A dose of healthy paranoia and the battle-tested resilience to handle the truth.

Beyond the Quench

Drinks that DO more? Unpack the trend & get branding gold for your brand

Mom's the Word

Tap into Mother's Day's emotional power. Brands: connect genuinely via real stories & shared values for deeper consumer bonds.

The Cluster Effect

Go beyond the launch "cluster"! Sustainable innovation is marketing's golden ticket for lasting wins.

Spring Cleaning

Time to spring clean your brand! Refresh values, polish presence & declutter messaging. Let's get cleaning!

Are you happy?

Ceci's happiness check led to brand insights: connection & belonging drive true happiness (for people & brands!). #HappinessReport

Tell me why

The 5Whys technique—Toyota's secret weapon for uncovering what's really going on beneath your brand's surface.

The Silent Hero

From shapes signaling brand values to fragments triggering recognition, see how the best logos speak volumes without saying a word.

Fight Club

Tremblant thrills & girl power! Skiing, IWD thoughts, & Women Lead. Building strong communities & celebrating women lifting each other up.

Fixing the Glitch

Effective Coors Light campaign with Office Space references. Breaks down 360 execution vs outdated approaches

The Game Behind the Game, Part Deux

Susan analyzes ad strategy across 3 phases: pre-game offensive buildup on YouTube, game-day defensive plays, and halftime show.

The Game Behind the Game

Beyond the 30-Seconds: Frank Galvani Talk About Super Bowl Advertising big game

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